Peaceful Acreage Living with Town Convenience! Welcome to 1303 8th Ave NE in beautiful Independence! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is perfectly situated on 1.355 acres of land, offering the best of both worlds—peaceful space and easy access to town amenities. Step inside to find a comfortable and functional layout, including two spacious bedrooms and two full baths, ideal for everyday living or hosting guests. Outside, you'll be blown away by the massive 4-stall tandem garage—a dream come true for car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or anyone in need of serious storage space. Need more room for your tools, toys, or gardening gear? You’ll love the large garden shed out back, perfect for keeping everything organized. With nearly an acre and a half to spread out, there’s plenty of room to garden, entertain, or simply enjoy your own slice of Iowa countryside. Properties like this don’t come along often—don’t miss your chance to make it yours! 1303 8th Ave NE, Independence, IA 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 4-Stall Tandem Garage | 1.355 Acres
Sold for $160,000
$160,000
1303 8th Ave NE, Independence, IA 50644
2beds
1,146sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
1.36 Acres Lot
$162,700 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$1,234 Estimated rent
Home value
$162,700
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Comfortable and functional layoutSlice of iowa countrysideSpacious bedrooms
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Listed by:
Janae M Ohrt 319-415-1188,
Century 21 Signature Real Estate - Cedar Falls
Bought with:
Curt G Martin, B56021000
RE/MAX Independence Realty
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20253752
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Appliances Negotiable
Features
- Basement: Stone/Rock
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,146 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Stalls, Detached Garage, Tandem
- Carport spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 1.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 295
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 0010634227011
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Steel
Condition
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Independence
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2025 | Sold | $160,000-13.5%$140/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20253752 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Pending sale | $185,000$161/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20253752 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $185,000$161/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20253752 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,578 +12.3% | $150,100 |
| 2023 | $2,296 +3.1% | $150,100 +30.8% |
| 2022 | $2,226 +0.5% | $114,720 |
| 2021 | $2,216 +1% | $114,720 +8.2% |
| 2020 | $2,194 -1.3% | $106,070 |
| 2019 | $2,224 +4.5% | $106,070 +0.9% |
| 2018 | $2,128 | $105,100 |
| 2017 | $2,128 +9.6% | $105,100 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $1,942 | $96,820 |
| 2015 | $1,942 -1.9% | $96,820 |
| 2014 | $1,980 | $96,820 |
| 2013 | -- | $96,820 |
| 2012 | -- | $96,820 |
| 2011 | -- | $96,820 +2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $94,865 |
| 2007 | $1,252 -4.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,316 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50644
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAEast Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Independence Junior Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10West Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Independence
- Middle: Independence
- High: Independence
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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